{"product_id":"valentino-1970s-purple-twa-flight-attendant-uniform-coat-dress-ensemble","title":"Valentino for TWA Early 1970's Purple Flight Attendant Coat and Dress Ensemble","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA glimpse at the bygone era of high fashion aviary style. These fabulous T\u003cstrong\u003eWA stewardess uniforms\u003c\/strong\u003e were designed by none other than the late great \u003cstrong\u003eValentino Garavani\u003c\/strong\u003e. This design was in rotation for \u003cstrong\u003eTWA Airline Hostesses from 1971-1975\u003c\/strong\u003e. The uniform set includes a single breasted belted wool trench coat and a matching short sleeve button up shirt dress of the same length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ensemble is in two quintessential early 1970's shade of purple that beautifully complement each other. The coat is closer to an eggplant with a warm undertone and the dress is a shade of grape with a neutral undertone.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe button up shirt dress is full of distinctly\u003cstrong\u003e '70s\u003c\/strong\u003e elements such as the \u003cstrong\u003echevron jacquard\u003c\/strong\u003e poly fabric, the hip pockets, dagger collar, and thin rectangular waist belt. The dress is knee length with cuffed short sleeves, an adjustable belt, and button closure down the front. The dress is adorned with the same brassy gold-tone signature \u003cstrong\u003eValentino \"V\" \u003c\/strong\u003ebuttons as the coat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe eggplant wool coat is composed of a warm and durable heavy wool. The coat features a tie belt, patch pockets at the front hips, and four \u003cstrong\u003eValentino \"V\"\u003c\/strong\u003e buttons in a gold tone. The coat is fully lined in a matching purple satin silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis exact coat is in the Museum of Flight. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlong with the Valentino label, this coat also has the manufacturer's label, \u003cstrong\u003eBriny Marlin.\u003c\/strong\u003e European Couturier's such as Valentino\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eprovided the design sketches, patterns, and styling specifications for airline uniforms.  Airlines such as TWA would then contract specialized American apparel firms to handle production such as the high-end women's outerwear manufacturer, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"51\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eBriny Marlin. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"91\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBriny Marlin\u003c\/b\u003e was a trusted manufacturer frequently tapped for these prestigious aviation contracts. Having their label inside the coat signaled the garment was built to rigorous commercial tailoring standards using trusted, durable, and sophisticated materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set of uniforms is in excellent vintage condition, with only minor signs of wear in select areas such as gentle fading at the underarm of the dress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWool Coat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 39\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 34\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips: 45\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 45\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder: 17\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: 24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelt: 64\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnee Length Dress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 32\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips: 40\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 44\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder: 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: 8.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBelt: 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valentino","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":50364009677052,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/IMG_6489-Photoroom.jpg?v=1784581209","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/products\/valentino-1970s-purple-twa-flight-attendant-uniform-coat-dress-ensemble","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}